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Next Council Meeting: October 23-24, 2025 (In-person - Macon, GA)

2025 Georgia Disability History Symposium

Date
10.15.2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Url
www.fcs.uga.edu/ihdd/2025-disability-symposium

Description

Register for the 2025 Georgia Disability History Symposium!

Start time: 9:00 am. *Please allow time to arrive early to park, check in, and get settled.

Registration deadline: You must register by October 10, 2025.

This year’s theme is: The Promise of IDEA at 50: Where Do We Go From Here?

The symposium will feature Emmy award winning documentarians Dan and Samuel Habib, directors of The Ride Ahead and My Disability Roadmap. Presenters will include multiple Georgians, both young and seasoned, who have made important impacts in our state.

This event is free but you must register. A catered lunch will be provided by Tazikis.The offering is vegan and vegetarian friendly, with gluten free options; an allergen list will be made available. Please note, this year we will not be serving breakfast. 

Communication access real-time translation (CART), audio description of print materials, and ASL will be provided. Requests for other accommodations or assistance need to be received at least one week before the event. Direct questions to uga.access@uga.edu or or by calling 706-542-8719.

Visit the website for additional information

Register for in-person participation

Register for virtual participation

Disclaimer/Submission Guidelines

GCDD hosts and supports multiple events throughout the year and we welcome and encourage event submissions for our online calendar of events. To submit an event to our online calendar, complete this form.

Event submission guidelines:

  • Organizations are restricted to submitting no more than two events per month.
  • Submissions must be received at least three weeks in advance of the event.
  • Events must align with GCDD's mission.
  • Detailed contact information is required in the event clarification is needed for a submission
  • The person submitting information about the event is responsible for the accuracy of the submission.
  • Fundraisers and fundraising events are prohibited.

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